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'''<BIG>Platyhystrix</BIG>''' <br>
'''Diminutive Animal''' <br>
'''Hit Die:''' 1/2d8 (2 hp) <br>
'''Initiative:''' +1 <br>
'''Speed:''' 10 ft. (2 squares), swim 15 ft. <br>
'''Armor Class:''' 16 (+1 natural, +4 size +1 Dex), touch 15, flat footed 15 <br>
'''Base Attack/Grapple:''' +0/-15 <br>
'''Attack:''' Bite +1 melee (1d3-3 damage) <br>
'''Full Attack:''' Bite +1 melee (1d3-3 damage) <br>
'''Space/Reach:''' 1 ft./0 ft. <br>
'''Special Attacks:''' ----- <br>
'''Special Qualities:''' Lowlight vision, scent, amphibious <br> 
'''Saves:''' Fort +2, Ref +3, Wis +0 <br>
'''Abilities:''' Str 5, Dex 12, Con 11, Int 1, Wis 10, Cha 10 <br>
'''Skills:''' Listen +2, Spot +2, Swim +4, Hide +13 <br>
'''Feats:''' Alertness <br>
'''Environment:''' Warm Marsh <br>
'''Organization:''' Herd (5-30 Platyhystrixes) <br>
'''Combat Rating:''' ¼  <br>
'''Alignment:''' Always Neutral <br>
'''Advancement:''' ----- <br>
'''Level Adjustment:''' ----- <br>

''A small creature the size of a frog slowly waddles out of the water. It has green skin and looks similar to a newt, but has a long green sail going along its spine.''


Platyhystrix (meaning “flat porcupine” in Draconic) are small creatures that look similar to the unrelated Dimetrodon. These creatures are not even remotely related to Dinosaurs, as they are amphibians. They evolved long before the Age of Lizards. Their dorsal fins are used for body heat regulation.


==Combat==
Platyhystrix rarely engages combat except when attacking diminutive insects. Otherwise, it runs towards the nearest body of water.

'''Amphibious (Ex):''' A Platyhystrix can breathe and operate excellently in water and on land.

==Platyhystrixes as Familiars==
Platyhystrixes are often used by Ankylotaur sorcerers as familiars, as they are numerous and love the water as much as their masters do. Wizards/Sorcerers with a Platyhystrix familiar can hold their breath under water for an additional 2 rounds.